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Victorian Elaborately Carved Tortoise Lorgnette

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Victorian tortoiseshell hand carved lorgnette from the late 19th Century. Carved with the typical curlicues of the period with beautiful openwork detailing. 1880s USA, Domestic Sales only. No lenses inserted. Excellent condition.
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Tortoise shell
  • Condition:
    No lenses inserted in lorgnette, Domestic Sales Only.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: AU130616461707
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